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K478 ORK

1993 Fiat Tipo

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,318 mi
Last recorded108,318 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Fiat Tipo85,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 ORK
MakeFiat
ModelTipo
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 108,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 106,740 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 106,717 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 105,189 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 103,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,167 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Tipo?

Based on 127,347 MOT tests across 22,694 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,126
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
22,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,060
brake recording little or no effort 2,369
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,327
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,135
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,862
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K478 ORK is a 1993 Fiat Tipo in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Fiat Tipo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 85,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Tipo fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K478 ORK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Tipo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Fiat Tipo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K478 ORK?

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What year was K478 ORK registered?

K478 ORK is a 1993 Fiat Tipo, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K478 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K478 ORK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K478 ORK have outstanding finance?

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